Rebirth and Reversal of Fortune

Chapter 440 Clarifying the Rumors, Palace Hunt

Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling worked together to clarify the rumors and protect their reputations.

Faced with a deluge of rumors, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling did not choose to back down or give in, but instead joined hands and resolved to clear their names.

Xiao Ling first conducted a more in-depth investigation and analysis of the clues he had previously discovered. He worked day and night, carefully studying every detail, trying to find the fatal flaw of the mastermind behind the scenes.

"Madam, I will make those malicious slanderers pay the price," Xiao Ling said to Su Jinxiu with a determined look in his eyes.

Su Jinxiu tried her best to remain calm in the palace. She still faced the pointing fingers of the crowd with an elegant demeanor. Although she was in pain, she knew that panic at this moment would only make the enemy more triumphant.

"My husband, I believe in you." Su Jinxiu placed her boundless trust in Xiao Ling.

After several days of effort, Xiao Ling finally found the crucial evidence. It turned out that the so-called "evidence" had been carefully forged and altered, and he also identified the source of the rumors one by one.

At the same time, Su Jinxiu decided to take the initiative. She invited some highly respected concubines and ministers from the palace to a small gathering.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I, Su Jinxiu, have always acted uprightly and honestly, and I will never allow anyone to maliciously slander me," Su Jinxiu said earnestly at the gathering.

Some people who were initially skeptical of the rumors began to waver in their belief after seeing Su Jinxiu's steadfastness and sincerity.

"Perhaps we really have misunderstood Mrs. Su."

Xiao Ling presented the emperor with irrefutable evidence.

"Your Majesty, these are the key points to clarifying the rumors. Please investigate thoroughly."

After carefully examining the evidence, the emperor suddenly realized the truth.

"It turns out someone deliberately framed me; I almost wrongly accused Su Jinxiu."

With the emperor's support, Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu began to publicly clarify the rumors. They presented evidence to the public and refuted the baseless accusations one by one.

"These rumors are completely unfounded and are malicious slander."

However, those behind the scenes were not willing to give up. They spread new rumors again in an attempt to confuse the public.

"This is nothing but their sophistry; it should not be believed."

But by this time, quite a few people had begun to side with Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling.

"We must not be blinded by rumors; we must believe in the truth."

Undeterred, Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu continued their efforts to clarify the situation. They visited every corner of the palace, interacted with people, and let the facts speak for themselves.

In the process, they also encountered some stubborn people.

"No matter what you say, I just don't believe it."

But Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling remained patient and rational throughout.

Finally, after a long and arduous effort, the rumors gradually subsided, and Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling successfully protected their reputations.

However, this incident also made them deeply aware of the cruelty and complexity of court struggles.

"Although we have won this time, the road ahead is still long," Xiao Ling said.

Just when they thought they could breathe a sigh of relief, a new crisis quietly descended.

Urgent news arrived from the border that the enemy was advancing with overwhelming force, but no one in the court was willing to lead the troops into battle.

"What should I do?"

The emperor organized a palace hunt, and everyone had their own agenda.

On a beautiful, sunny day, the emperor suddenly had a brilliant idea and decided to organize a grand court hunting event. The news spread, and the entire court was immediately abuzz with activity.

"We must perform well on this hunt and impress His Majesty," some ministers secretly plotted.

"We must seize this opportunity to strengthen our relationship with His Majesty." Some of the concubines meticulously prepared their gorgeous attire.

Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling also received an invitation, and they knew that this hunt was not just a simple recreational activity.

“Madam, this hunt is likely to be difficult; we must be extra careful,” Xiao Ling said.

Su Jinxiu nodded slightly: "What my husband says is absolutely right. Everyone has their own thoughts, so we must be careful in our dealings with them."

On the day of the hunt, everyone gathered at the hunting grounds. The emperor, dressed in military attire, looked dashing and heroic.

"Today, everyone, show your skills to the fullest!" With the emperor's command, everyone spurred their horses and galloped away.

The ministers, eager to demonstrate their bravery before the emperor, vied with each other to hunt prey.

"Watch me, I'll hunt the most prey!" a minister shouted.

The concubines, on the other hand, followed the emperor in a delicate manner, trying to attract his attention.

"Your Majesty, please be careful."

Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling remained vigilant, observing the actions of those around them.

The hunt was in full swing when suddenly, a ferocious white tiger leaped out of the forest and headed straight for the emperor.

"Protect His Majesty!" Everyone panicked.

Without hesitation, Xiao Ling spurred his horse and charged towards the white tiger, engaging it in a fierce battle.

"General Xiao is mighty!" the crowd shouted in support.

Su Jinxiu kept a close eye on the situation to prevent any unexpected events from occurring.

Thanks to Xiao Ling's valiant fighting, the White Tiger was finally subdued. The Emperor greatly praised Xiao Ling.

"Xiao Ling, you've done another great service!"

However, this scene aroused envy among some people.

"Humph, it's just good luck."

After the hunt, everyone began to display their prey. Some ministers had a bountiful harvest and were beaming with pride; others had very little and looked embarrassed.

Just then, one of the concubines suddenly fainted.

"What's going on?" Everyone was in a panic.

After examination by the imperial physician, it was discovered that the patient had been poisoned.

"How could there be poison on the hunting grounds?" The emperor was furious.

The group exchanged bewildered glances, each with their own speculations.

"Could someone have done this on purpose?"

Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling began to investigate the matter secretly.

They discovered that the concubine's poisoning was not accidental, but a carefully planned conspiracy.

"Who on earth is so audacious?"

As the investigation deepened, they uncovered even more previously unknown secrets.

Collusion among some ministers, the concubines' vying for favor, and the power struggles hidden deep within the palace.

"This palace is truly fraught with danger," Su Jinxiu sighed.

Xiao Ling clenched his fist: "Don't worry, Madam, with me here, I will definitely not let you get hurt."

However, their investigation attracted the attention of the mastermind, and a conspiracy against them was quietly unfolding.

"We must stop them from ruining our plans."